Yara Dgheim
Lund
Summary
Political science research student specializing in Middle East politics and society, currently pursuing my master’s at Lund University. With roots in Palestine and a life shaped by movement across Ukraine, Syria, and now Sweden, my academic work is deeply personal, driven by a commitment to understanding the region not just through theory, but with hands-on experience in data collection and analysis. contributed to multiple research projects by synthesizing information and presenting findings effectively. Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving abilities in various academic settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant and SI leader
Lund University
- Current
- SI are interactive, peer-assisted, and informal study sessions. The sessions are facilitated by SI leaders, students who have previously done well in the program and who have received training in the SI method. SI is complementary to regular teaching and tutoring.
Research intern
Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies-Lund
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Working with the research team on project ECO-Syria: Exploring Conflict-Environment Interactions for Sustainable Development and Conservation
Graduate School Study Council Chairperson
Lund University
- Current
- Represent students’ opinions and perspectives when decisions are made or prepared within the Graduate School and Participate in the planning and consider the impact on the work environment from changes in the organization that will affect the students.
Content creation and research
YAD organization
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: YAD (Arabic for Hand) is an NGO initiative based in Amman that works on impactful projects, focusing on social, economic, and environmental betterment in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Yad focuses on mental health awareness and women's and children’s issues.
- My role included research, administrative work, and content creation, working with a team of Jordanian and Arab talents.
Monitoring and Reporting
Academic Freedom Organization (SAR)
- 01.2020
- Monitor the academic freedom of students and academics in the Middle East. Produce reports of violations of freedom of speech and conduct research and data collection.
Student Ambassador
Malmö University
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Represented Malmö University in Sweden and abroad, assisted new students and international students, and conducted seminars promoting the university.
Substitute teacher
Mönsterås Kommun
01.2020 - 01.2019
- I worked as a substitute teacher at different kindergartens in the municipality. I enjoyed working with kids aged 1 to 5 years old.
Education
MSc - Middle Eastern Studies
Lund University
01.2026
BA - International Relations
Malmö University
01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Human Rights and the Politics of the UN
Dundee University
Dundee, United Kingdom01.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Editing and social media content creation
- Research
- Analysis
- Social media management
- Diplomacy
- Leadership and Management
- Multilingual
- Communication Skills
- Public speaking
- Computer skills
- Collaborative teamwork
Languages
Arabic (mother tongue)
English (fluent)
Swedish (advanced)
French (basic)
German (basic)
Russian (basic)
Awards
JASSO Scholarship (May 2018)
Issued by the International Network of Universities (INU), Malmö University, and Hiroshima University. The scholarship allowed research on nuclear politics and peace in Japan.,
Mönsteråsgymnasiet scholarship( June 2016)
Issued by Mönsteråsgymnasiet for students who showed particularly valuable contributions in the field of cultural and political activities.
Timeline
Research intern
Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies-Lund
04.2025 - 09.2025
Content creation and research
YAD organization
01.2024 - Current
Substitute teacher
Mönsterås Kommun
01.2020 - 01.2019
Student Ambassador
Malmö University
01.2018 - 01.2022
Teaching Assistant and SI leader
Lund University
- Current
Graduate School Study Council Chairperson
Lund University
- Current
Monitoring and Reporting
Academic Freedom Organization (SAR)
- 01.2020
BA - International Relations
Malmö University
MSc - Middle Eastern Studies
Lund University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Rights and the Politics of the UN
Dundee University